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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
School Examinations.

During the past week examina-
tons have been held in study room
of MASSEY Hail." The result must
be gratifying to the patrons of the
school. The class average for seniors
is SO per cent; highest grade, Ernest
Townshend. Sc; class average for
juniors, Is per cent; highest grade,
William Shartzer, 81, A few pupils
failed to reach the school require
lnent of 10 per cent. on average,
chiefly owing to papers being rul-
ed out for breach of governing laws.
The principal was assisted in prepa-
ration of "papers" by three of our
toWnsmen, each taking a distinct
branch. The size of the new study
room is a drawback to the enlarge
ment of the school, the principal
having been compelled to decline
twenty six applicants since COM
mencement of term, We are glad to
note the increasing interest in this
growing institution, and feel that its
energetic principal will give us a
school of which any town may be
proud,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31

Mr.. J. b. Cassidy, of Altamont,
this county, was struck by the
"helper" of No. Express, on the B.
& o. r. r., at that station Tuesday
night about 8 O'Clock, and so badly
injured that he died in about an hour
after the occurrence. Deceased had
been down the road and was return
ing home, riding on the pilot of the
helper. After entering the Y the
brake was applied with such force as
to suddenly check the speed of the
engine, and he was hurled onto the
track, and the engine passed over his
right leg, crushing it from the ankle
to the hip. He was carried to his
home and DIR. J. Lee McComas, of
Oakland. dispatched for, but died be-
fore the arrival of the doctor, De-
ceased was a Canadian by birth and
a telegraph operator by profession,
aged about AZ years. He leaves a
wife and five children in destitute
circumstances.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
SwantOn.

The home Of Mr.. Charles Murphy,
about three-fnurths of a mile from
Swanton, was burned to the ground
with nearly all his household goods
on Friday morning, the Odd inst. Mr..
Murphy was at work and when the
news came he hurried home only to
find nearly everything burned to
ashes. We hope that all who can
will help him, as he is poor man.
Remember they give t,0ice who give
quickly it is more blessed to give
than to receive.
Mr.. Fletcher Friend has built a
new stable on his place.
Mr.. John sMankin, of Uniontown,
Pa, and Miss Maggie Friend, OF
Swanton, were married at residence
of the brides mother on Christmas
Day, by Rev. M. l.. Maysilles.
At the protracted meeting recently
held at the U. B. Church there were
7 conversions and additions to the
church membership. III.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
Fort PendIetOn.

As we delight to read cOmmuDica
tons from teachers of the progress of
their schools aud of the interest man
Tested in educ ton, and believing
that the betterment of society and
safety of our beloved country de-
ponds largely upon the education o.
our people. we will to this eni con-
tribute a few lines, hoping they may
do some one some good. We desire
to hear through these columns from
others on this verv important ques-
ton. Let the subject be ventilated.
Let reports from the different schools
be published. and as result we be-
lieve it will benefit all parties.
We only have twenty-four pupils
enrolled yet, but several more are
preparing to come after the holidays.
We are sorry they did not enter at
the commencement as our school
days are so numbered it is highly
ueCeSSuly w llipAONO SNSiJ uoS, anu
thoroughly learn every lesson, other
wise the benefits derived are limited
indeed. We have averaged twenty
pupils thus far. All the classes are
advancing nicely. Messrs. E. G. and
j. S. Harvey are studying hard to
master the theorems and difficult
portions of geometry. We also have
quite an interesting class in physi-
ology. ITO teach the young idea how
to shoot" is a responsible and should
be a delightful task.
But we will change the subject to
note most pleasant surprise which
took place at the residence of Mr.. w.
L. Brown at P. NJ oath inst, to the
Port Pendleton Sunday School, in.
Guiding the superintendent. We all
! being there at the time appointed by
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31

the town of Beaver Meadow last
spring, when all the girls in the place
combined and resolved that they
would not accept the attention of any
young man until he had first signed
the pledge and Joined the st. Alloy
sius Society. For while it was
thought that the young ladies were
not in earnest, and that the boycott
would soon be lifted. But the young
ladies were determined, and Wnen
the young fellows found this out they
surrendered, and forthwith there was
a rush for admission into the local
Temperance society. The latter is
now in a very flourishing condition.
OF those who join these temperance
societies about ten out of forty 'fall
from gracen-in other words, go back
to drink. But the deserter'S down
fall does not last long. After his de-
bauch he sees the folly of his ways,
and thinks how happy he was when
he was sober.
But this is not the worst. All his
friends are travelling in an opposite
direction, and shun the outcast alto
gether. The result is that a man who
breaks his pledge becomes Disguised
with himself and returns to the So
ciety. After taking the pledge for a
second time he hardly ever goes back
to drink again. The number who do
break the pledge second time is
only one in seventy. A member who
forfeits his membership in a society
forfeits all his dues paid into the
treasury by him. All the societies
are beneficial, and take good care Of
the sick, widows and orphans. The
st. Aloysius Society, of Wilkesbarre,
has $50 names on its rolls and over
$1,000 in its treasury. The Father
Mathew Society and the Father
Mathew Cadets have 200 more men,
bers, Every society has a handsome
uniform.
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policy.

The holiday season is here and ev-
cry one intent on making it pleas
ant one for everybody as far as pos
sible. The Methodist Sunday School
had a very pleasant and creditabIe
entertainment on Saturday evening.
The Union Sunday School made all
its scholars happy and gratified their
parents On Monday night. This,
Tuesday afternoon the Young
Girls Friendly Society gave an en-.
tertainment to the Deer Park Sewing
School, and presented to each of the
little girls-fifty one in ala hand
sOmeiy dressed doIl-afterWards gave
refreshments till even the youngest
one was satisfied. The affair had been
kept secret, as pleasant surprise to
the children, and they did not know
until they were assembled, why, or
to what they were INVITED.
The scarlet fever in our midst has
made us all more or less uneasy, but
we are all thankful that it seems to
have run its course, and that it was
ma more serious with those who suf-
fered from it.
Miss Florence Phillips has been
visiting Mrs. E. F, Droege.
Frank Scheduled came from Balti-
more on Saturday to spend his
Christmas vacation with his parents.
Hica LaughIin and Henry Jankey
spent a few days at their respective
homes in Deer Park.
Tine Young Girls Christian Friend
~ Society of this place gave we'd
ding present of "a very handsome
cake basket to Miss Maggie Friend,
of SWautOn, who was married on
Christmas Day and who was one OF
the very first members of the Soci.
ETY. and a constant attendant since its
organization.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Latta left fol
South Carolina on Friday last. Theil
daughter from Massachusetts. Miss
Lillian Latta spent some days in
Deer Park and accompanied them or
their journey South.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
Labor in the South.

Thomas B. Barry, of the Executive
Board of knights of Labor, who has
been on a tour through the South,
says he was unfavOrably impressed
with what he saw of the social and
political condition of labor at the
South. School facilities, he says, are
sadly lacking, and intimidation ram
pant, especially as TO the free use OF
the elective franchise. The tenant
farmers, he thinks, are in but little
BETTER condition than the oppressed
tenants of ireland. AT all important
places visited the feeling against
Knights Of Labor was very high,
and in some places kind OF Ku
Klux Khan was organized to fight
the order. Wages are absurdly low,
ranging from fifteen cents a day for
children to 81 tor adults. Cotton
mills run for twelve and a half
hours per day, with thirty minutes
for dinner, and an almost incOncelv-
able amount of brutality is exercis-
ed towards the hands. Mr.. Barry
fayors the Blair bill, and suggests as
a means of improvement OF these
conditions, time, education and Or
ganization of the masses.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
Notice.

I hereby give notice to the public
in general, that l will not give credit
to anybody no matter what their
standing may be, after Dec. 10Th, 1887.
/ cannot afford to pay cash for goods,
give my labor, and then trust the
whole thing out. All of my goods
come to me G. o. ID. Why should
not my clothes be G. o. d. to you.
1 will not work that way any longer.
If cannot get the cash L will not
work. People must think that can
live on the clippings that fall from
the cutting table. If l could eat and
thrive on clippings and the rubbish
and masticated toothpicks that l find
in peoples old clothes. then there
might be some excuse for me doing a
credit business. All persons are re.
auested to call and pay their indebt-
edness to me on or before January
18th. 1888. otherwise L will put theil
accounts in the hands of an attorney
- 81 st. A. LoEwENsTEIN.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
same,

1t is no longer necessary to organ
ize large parties in order to secure
cheap excursion rates TO Pacific Coast
points, The Baltimore and Ohio
Rail Road company has placed on
sale, at all principal offices, Excur-
sion Tickets to San Francisco, Los
Angeles and San Diego, California.
These tickets are sold singly at low
er rates, than were formerly made
for organized parties, and are good
.7yt-six months from date of sale.
Passengers are offered a choice of
routes both going and returning. For
rates and detailed information call
upon any of the Ticket Agents of the
company, or address L. NJ. Cole,
General Ticket Agent, 3. & o. r.
b., Baltimore Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31

Are now located in their new store
room, on Alder street. opposite Stur-
giss' drug store, where they are en-
abled to wait upon the public, to
whom they will sell as low as the
lowest, the same quality of goods.
Will take ali kinds of produce they
can handle. at the market price, in
exchange for goods. They keep a
full line of the celebrated Milwaukee
Oil Grain Shoes, for men, women and
children also the Crusader Boots and
Shoes.
They are thankful for past patron
age and solicit a continuance Of the
same. 10 30 If.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
Boycotted by the Girls.
Philadelphia Times.

Philadelphia Times.
The progress Of temperance priD-
ciples among the young Irish-A meri-
cans of the coal region within the
last ten years is simply without q
parallel in the history of temperance
reform. In fact. the temperance feel
ing is now SO strong that no young
man can enter the charming circle
of female society unless he is an
avowed Temperance man and wears
the FatherMathew badge. 1t has
now come to such pass that the
young Irish-American ladies will
have nothing to do with the man
who drinks. BY raising this boycott
against the boys the girls. have played
the part of true temperance mission
aries, in that they succeeded in driv-
ing the young men into the societies.
! An illustration Of this was seen in
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31

The ice house at the Oakland
Hotel has been filled with ice from
Maine.
Rev. H. P. Hamill and wife, of
Keyser, w. Va. spent the holidays
in Oakland.
Mr.. Charles Davis visited Nc.
,Keesport and other points in Penn
sylvania this week.
Don't forget that John Shartzer
has auction every Saturday afternoon
and evening. Bargains for all.
Mr.. Compton Tasker, of the En-
gineer Department, B. & 0. r. r.,
spent the holidays in Oakland.
~>-.Married, on Christmas day, at
home of the bride, by Rev. G. w. w.
Amick, Mr.. James Paugh. to Miss
Lydia V. McRobie.
Married, Dec. Goth, by Rev. G.
w. w. Amick, at the residence of
Mr.. George Spiker, Mr.. Jefferson
Frazee to Miss Julia Frazee. both of
Garrett county, Md.
"A course in music and German
has been added to the regular studies
at massey Hail." and those desiring
thorough instruction will do well to
apply to the Principal for terms, &c.
-Messrs. Silas Weimer, Ed. Browr-
ing. E. E. Enlow and Ephraim Lee,
of this county, now teaching in Allie
gany county, this State, ate their
Christmas turkey in their native
county.
j. B. Fay. Esq, returned Satur-
day night, after an absence of several
weeks in the West, where he had
been looking out for location, which
ne thinks he found in Kansas City,
Missouri.
A number of ice houses in Oak
land have been filed this week. The
fee is about 6 inches thick and of good
quality. Most of it comes from the
lake at Mountain Lake Park, two
miles from Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31

special Invitation, they had Christ
mas tree most superbly ornamented,
tastefully trimmed and fairly loaded
with beautiful presents for us. The
entertainment was opened by singing
Christmas carols, and Luke's account
of the birth of our Saviour was read
by Mrs. Brown. Miss Susie and Mr..
Mac distributed the presents. Miss
Hubbard contributed much to the
enjoyment of the occasion. Mr.. w.
Mccullough and Miss Susie Brown
left on the 26th inst. for Baltimore
and Philadelphia. Miss Susie will
not return until April.
G. w. M.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
Christmas and New Years Excursion
Tickets.

The Passenger Department of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany announce that, in accordance
with their usual custom, they will
sell Excursion Tickets during the
Holidays, between all stations East
of the Ohio River. Tickets will be
sold on Dec. 23d, 9th, 25th, Goth,
Both, 3lst, 1887. and Jan. LIST and ID,
1888, good for return passage until
Jan. Sd, 1888.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
A Wonderful Cave.

BLOOMFIELD, Ky, Dec. 27,-J. A.
Allen, of this place, while excavating
the foundation for new mill, struck
the dome Of a cavern of immense
proportions, from which strong cur
rent of cold air issued with great
force as the Workmen made the open
ing. Torches were procured, and Mr..
Allen and Mr.. Gain Hurst were low
cred down by the means of a Wiud-
lass. II was about sixty feet from
the surface to the floor of the cave,
which they found to be level and
sandy, as if it was once the bed of an
ancient subterranean stream. They
! followed the main avenue for dis
lance of over two miles and discover
ed an opening in cliff on the farm
of Mr.. Benjamin Wilson. and well
beaten path was easily discovered
that was once trod by human beings,
although it is now in many places
covered with forest trees and under
growth. Mr.. Allen and Mr.. Hurst,
after emerging from the cave, has
tened back to the town and reported
the result of their discovery, A large
party was formed which entered the
opening of the cliff on the Wilson
farm.
On one of the main avenues num-
erOus evidences existed that the place
had evidently been the abode of the
Cave men, as numerous relics were
found in the shape of pottery and
bronze articles.
A sepulcher was also discovered in
a large niche or avenue at right an
giles with the main avenue. and in
it are numerous petrified bodies.
Three of them have been removed to
the town and excite great curiosity.
The formations in the cave are
beautiful beyond description. Stately
towers of stalagmites and beautiful
pendants of translucent ssstalagmites
suggestive of grotesqe figures, are
encountered all along the wonderful
subterranean avenue, There is g
beautiful little lake with water as
clear as crystal. and, as is usual il
cave streams. it is full of tiny cycles;
fish.
The avenues of the cave will meas
ure, in all probability, about sever
miles so that it may be fairly con
sidered another rival to the Nam
moth Cave, and certainly one of thu
many great cave wonders of Ken
lucky, the country of caves.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
Notice to Taxpayers

In order to give the taxpayers IN the va
rious districts an opportunity to save inter-
est on their tax bills, will be at the following
places on the days mentioned, viz:
Swanton Monday, December 18th.
Bloomington, Tuesday December 18th.
Elkius, Wednesday. December 18th.
Chisholm's Mil, Thursday, December 18th.
KitZmillersvlle, Friday, December 10th.
Greggs' Mill, Tuesday, December Goth.
Pea Ridge, r. f. Garitz's store, Wednes-
day, December Dist.
Johnson's Thursday. December 22d.
Deer Park, Monday January I'd.
Oakland, Tuesday and Wednesday, January
3rd and 4th.
Red House, Friday, January 9th.
Grantsville, Monday and Tuesday, January
9th and 10th.
JONAS E. GNAGEY,
II 10 st Collector.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
Estray Cow.

A pale.red COW, with white spot in
forehead, and three white legs, sup
posed to be about 10 years old, came
trespassing upon my premises, about
the 25th day Of November, and was
taken up and cared for by me. The
owner will please come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take
her away. or she will be disposed of
according to law.
JOSEPH HosTEDLER,
1224 st Accident, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
ACard of Thanks.
MRS. F. d. READ.

MRS. F. D. READ.
GLADEs HOTEL.
My Dear Madam:-Perm!t me on
behalf of my little children to thank
you for your kind remembrance of
them during the Xmas holidays.
Joyful season to the world at large.
Many a poor home would know lit
tie of that sunshine and joy looked
for at this time, but for the warm and
generous charity animating those
like yourself, My two little ones,
Antoinette and Paulina, can only
say to you, Mrs. Read we thank you
Respectfully and gratefully yours,
OSCAR NoATTs.
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PREMIUMS.

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Our [ncautiOus British Cousins.

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle.
daniel !"
eyes, sire"
81 see the English papers are iubi-
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31

M. f. Church-Preaching at 104 A.
M, by Rev. J. w. w. Bolton.
Ey. Lutheran Church-Preaching
at 7 P. M, by Rev. G. w. w.
Amick.
Garrett Memorial pres Church
Preaching at Ii A. M, Rev. John S.
EOulk.
st. Peters, misunderstanding
every Sunday at 10f O'Clock A. NJ,
except the second Sunday of each
month.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
L GOAL N EW S.
LODGE MEETINGS.

OAKLAND LODGE, 1. o. G. T., meets in
Sturgiss Hall every Tuesday night.
LOCAL BRANCH, No. So, ofthe Iron Hall.
meets in same Hall LIST and Sd Saturday nights
of each month.
ALTA LODGE, No. 574, X. OIL. meets in
same Hall I'd and 18th Thursday nights ofeach
month.
SHEALTIEL LODGE, No. 100, I. O.O.F..
meets in Legge's Hall every Monday night.
PATMOS COUNCIL, No. 1856, A. L. of H.,
meets in same Hall LIST and I'd Thursday nights
of each month.
Pritchard Building Friday nightof each week
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
Notice TO Teachers.

The holiday recess of the public
schools will include Monday, January
I'd. The schools will reopen on
Tuesday, January Sd.
E. H. BARTLETT,
Examiner.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-12-31
CIOakSi CIOaksi

We have reduced the price on La
dies and Children's CloaKs, to close
out. M, l.. SCOTT,
Baltimore Store.
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NOTICE.

All persons are warned against cutting
down any of the timber on my land on the
HooppOle Road, adjoining the land of Bowie
Johnson, about three miles from Deer Park
and six miles from Oakland. The penalty
for cutting down timber in Garrett county,
Md, without permission of the owner OF the
land, is the same, under the Act of 1880 oh.
26I, as for feloniously Stedling goods or chat
tells to the value ofthe tree or trees" so Gu 4
down. .. -
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SURVEYING!

Military lots located Estimates of timber
lands a speciality. Sales negotiated on reas-
enable terms. Areas computed by Loga-
rithms-the only correct method.
HIRAM p. TASK Err,
116tf Oakland, Md.
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Home Newspaper,
OUR POLITICS.

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Instrument of the POLITICAL PROGRESS
honest enforcement of its principles Is the best
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